Job Opportunity: Data Engineer
Location: Waltham, UK (Hybrid)
Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week
About the Role
Join the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, the world-class science hub behind Mars Petcare brands. At WALTHAM, we explore diverse topics in pet nutrition, health, and wellbeing through innovative experiments and real-world data.
As a Data Engineer, you will collaborate with IT partners and internal stakeholders to transform our product landscape and build data infrastructure that drives our mission: creating a better world for pets.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a track record of delivering robust data products and frameworks that meet business needs.
Qualifications & Skills:
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Educated to degree level in a relevant IT or data field
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Expertise in designing and implementing data pipelines using Azure services (Data Factory, Data Storage), Spark, and Databricks
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Strong knowledge of data modelling, database design, and enterprise data architecture
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Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks and data integration patterns using Python or PySpark
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Experience with structured and semi-structured data, preferably in life sciences (e.g., omics, health records)
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Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and collaborate effectively
Key Responsibilities
As part of the WALTHAM data engineering team, you will:
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Deliver data pipelines and products that support business operations and research
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Document solutions comprehensively, understanding data, technical, and business process levels
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Implement data engineering best practices to standardize development processes
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Design and maintain data integration frameworks for multiple sources (e.g., lab systems, registries, practice management systems)
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Ensure high-quality data delivery to researchers and maintain data dictionaries in the data catalogue